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Playoffs Round 1, Game 2 Match Preview: Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union

by George Diamond × on November 1, 2025 at 11:25 am × 8 comments

The Union gear up for Game 2 of their Round 1 series against the Fire.

Photo essays

In pictures: Philadelphia Union 2 (4) – Chicago Fire 2 (2)

by Ron Soliman × on October 28, 2025 at 10:54 pm × 0 comments

Ron Soliman’s shots of the Union’s opening playoff game vs. Chicago Fire.

Player ratings / Union

Player Ratings: Philadelphia Union 2 (4) – Chicago Fire 2 (2)

by George Diamond × on October 28, 2025 at 8:30 am × 12 comments

Performances are graded after Sunday’s dramatic PK Shootout win over the Fire in Game 1.

Tactical Analysis / Union

Playoff Round One Tactical Analysis: Philadelphia Union 2(4) – 2(2) Chicago Fire

by Blake Zuschnitt × on October 27, 2025 at 3:46 pm × 4 comments

Digging into the sights, the sounds, and of course, the tactics, in the the Philadelphia Union’s opening round playoff win.

Photo essays

In pictures: Philadelphia Union II 1- Huntsville City FC

by Kevin Barrett × on October 27, 2025 at 10:00 am × 0 comments

All photos credit Kevin Barrett Stas Korzeniowski scoring the game-winning goal in the 67th minute via a penalty kick. Here are some photos I enjoyed taking. Enjoy! For more photos check out https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinkeithmichael/albums and follow on Instagram @kevinkeithmichael

Match Report

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 2(4) – 2(2) Chicago Fire

by Anna Grillo × on October 26, 2025 at 9:17 pm × 25 comments

Philadelphia Union outlasted Chicago Fire in a chaotic 6-4 shootout, showing the kind of composure and tactical flexibility that’s defined their late-season surge.